Our comprehensive guide covers everything related to double beds, providing detailed insights and helping you make purchasing your next bed a tad easier.
A standard double bed and mattress measures 135cm wide and 190cm long. However, double bed frames often vary in size depending on the headboard and storage options that feature. Therefore, please check out the bed’s specifications and measurements before you purchase.
Slats for a double bed refer to the segments of wood on the base of the bed underneath the mattress. Solid slats provide firm support, whereas sprung slats with a curved design offer a bouncier feel.
You could put together a lengthy list of all the different double bed types, with more niche options, including double bunk beds, double camp bed frames, and more. However, double beds can broadly be categorised as beds comprised of metal, fabric, and wood. With these bed types, you’ll also have the option of a divan base and storage options; more on this later.
Although this is not always the case, guest beds, folding beds, and children’s beds usually range from small singles to small doubles.
These days, beds are utilised for more than just someplace to sleep, as reflected in our wide range of storage double beds for sale.
The most common type of double storage bed is an ottoman frame. Ottoman beds feature a mechanism that allows the bed to easily lift from either the side or end of the frame, revealing a spacious storage area. We often find that ottoman beds and their ample storage offerings place less emphasis on other furnishings.
Therefore, a double ottoman bed frame is a no-brainer if your bedroom is on the smaller side but a double bed is a non-negotiable. Similarly, a double bed with drawers could be a fantastic choice.
Of all the different double bed options, double divan beds provide the greatest flexibility. A divan is essentially a create-your-own-bed tool, either as a base-only or double bed and mattress bundle. You choose the colour of your bed, the material, headboard style, and whether or not you’d like your bed to feature storage options.
Double beds are a mainstay in many bedrooms. They often provide the perfect balance between a spacious sleeping surface and not overpowering the room’s space. Double beds are also popular for teenagers or anyone who sleeps alone yet finds a single bed too restrictive.
If your room is crying out for additional storage options to accommodate a double bed, we provide valuable insights into double bed storage options and how they could transform your bedroom.
Double bed styles are covered in greater depth in our Settling On The Perfect Double Bed For Your Traditionally Styled Room and The Best Double Beds For Modern Bedrooms blogs. But as a general rule of thumb, natural wooden structures and double metal bed frames match traditional bedrooms. In contrast, faux leather and fabric beds are a fantastic addition to contemporary settings.
How much you should budget for your double bed depends on what you’re looking to get out of your new bed. For instance, a standard wooden double bed will differ in price from a fabric ottoman bed. Fortunately, our easy-to-use website allows you to apply filters and search by price.
Double bed care and maintenance are covered in greater detail in our 9 Double Bed FAQs; however, some key takeaways are:
For a wooden bed, polish your bed once a week.
Vacuum your fabric bed on a weekly basis.
Don’t leave your metal bed wet for prolonged times.
Mattress and bed maintenance
With sufficient care and maintenance, a durable wooden or fabric bed can last between seven and ten years, whereas a metal frame can last up to 15 years.
With Mattressman, you can count on free-next-day delivery across our entire range of in-stock bed frames.
If you still have a question, head over to our 8 Double Bed FAQs blog, where we’re sure to cover it.